Syncom

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Syncom started as a 1961 NASA program for active geosynchronous communication satellites, all of which were developed and manufactured by the Space and Communications division of Hughes Aircraft Company. Syncom 2, launched in 1963, was the world's first geosynchronous communications satellite. Syncom 3, launched in 1964, was the world's first geostationary satellite.

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Syncom2; Syncom3; synchronous communication satellite
geosynchronous satellitecommunications satellite
Dong Fang Hong 2Ekrangeosynchronous satellite


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    De lancering van de nieuwe communicatie-satelliet Syncom, Bestanddeelnr 914-7994De lancering van de nieuwe communicatie-satelliet Syncom, Bestanddeelnr 914-7994
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    Syncom satelite at the Huntington Library exhibitionSyncom satelite at the Huntington Library exhibition
    Syncom satelite at the Huntington Library exhibition2Syncom satelite at the Huntington Library exhibition2